Magnolia- The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred earlier yesterday morning.

On Thursday, September 20, 2018 at approximately 6:00 a.m., Troopers responded to the Bayhealth Kent General Hospital regarding a report of a shooting incident.  Upon arrival, contact was made with a 40-year-old male, who sustained two gunshot wounds to his lower extremity.  The victim advised that sometime between 3:30 a.m. and 4:00 a.m., he exited his residence on the 100 block of Lambert Drive to retrieve his dog that was tied up outside.  While the victim was outside, he indicated that he heard several gunshots, and did not immediately realize he had been shot.  When the victim returned inside his residence, he discovered he was struck, and his girlfriend transported him to the hospital.

Further investigation led to the discovery of multiple projectile holes towards the front side of the victim’s residence.

The victim has been treated and released from the hospital.  There is no suspect information at this time.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective T. Boyce, Troop 3   Criminal Investigative Unit at 302-698-8442.

Information may also be provided by calling Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll free hotline 1800 VICTIM-1. (1800 842-8461). You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@delaware.gov

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 092118 1157

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